Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
From Iranian to Latin music and from Moroccan to electronic beats: Disco Tehran lands in Amsterdam
'I even fell asleep without a podcast': three Amsterdammers look back on a month without social media
'Better a mean mom than a (too) nice one': experts give refreshing parenting tips
Rebecca Boektje and Saskia Weerstand, creators of the 'Moeders of Loeders' podcast, have released a new book titled 'Ongefilterd' offering unconventional parenting advice. The authors provide a realis...
Michiel de Ruijter Tunnel closed due to malfunction, traffic at a standstill
The Michiel de Ruijter tunnel near Amsterdam Central Station has been closed since 5:45 PM due to a camera system malfunction. The closure is causing significant traffic congestion on surrounding road...
Writer Lieke Marsman (35) knew she was going to die but wanted to live: ‘Who determines what senseless suffering is?’
The Dutch writer and poet Lieke Marsman has passed away at the age of 35 while visiting Paris for the Roland Garros tennis tournament. Marsman was highly regarded for her literary talent, philosophica...
Recipe for an Oranje hit: take a proven melody and a dash of national pride
As the World Cup approaches, various artists are releasing festive songs to support the Dutch national football team. These tracks typically aim for success by combining catchy, proven melodies with t...
Carolientje, a six-meter python, moves to Zwanenburg reptile shelter after losing her home in Enschede
A six-meter-long python named Carolientje has been moved to a reptile shelter in Zwanenburg after her owner in Enschede passed away. While the snake experienced some stress during the transport, she i...
Maaike van der Plas hated drama class at school; now a neurologist, she hates role-playing even more
Neurologist Maaike van der Plas reflects on her long-standing dislike for drama classes during her school years. She explains that this aversion has persisted into her professional career, where she c...
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Life of country singer Shania Twain to be made into a film
A biopic about the life of Canadian country singer Shania Twain is currently in development. The film will be written and directed by Leah McKendrick.
Groeneveen padel players want to stay in the Eredivisie like Telstar: ‘We are the underdog this year’
The Groeneveen padel team has begun competing in the Dutch Eredivisie, the country's highest padel league. Despite being considered underdogs this season, the team's primary goal is to avoid relegatio...
KNRM launches campaign to prevent searches for empty kites: 'People don't realize the impact'
The KNRM is launching a campaign to reduce the number of unnecessary search operations triggered by abandoned kitesurfing equipment. Over half of the approximately 200 annual alerts involving surfers ...
Bijenkorf garage owner 'open to dialogue' on closure and housing plans
Q-Park, the owner of the Bijenkorf garage in Amsterdam, has expressed openness to discussing a proposal in the new local coalition agreement to replace the parking facility with housing. Although the ...
Sera frustrated by mistakes during national anthem: 'Of course nerves play a role'
Singer Sera expressed regret after making two lyrical errors while performing the Dutch national anthem before a football match between the Netherlands and Algeria on Wednesday. She admitted to being ...
Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade to get new station next beach season: 'This will help us do our work even better'
The Wijk aan Zee rescue brigade will receive a new permanent facility next beach season following the destruction of their previous post by Storm Poly in 2023. Commissioned by the municipality of Beve...
Wanted: Armchair manager to whisper tips to Koeman
A search has been launched for fans who provide tactical advice for the Dutch national football team and coach Ronald Koeman from their homes. The initiative highlights the perspectives of spectators ...
TV biologist Floris Göbel and girlfriend are opposites: 'It just works'
TV biologist Floris Göbel and his girlfriend Merel Udink reflect on their nine-year relationship in a recent interview with LINDA. meiden. Despite having contrasting interests, Göbel shares that the...
Documentary captures the nightlife of our four-legged and winged neighbors: Amsterdam Wildlife by Night
'Beach bus' from Haarlemmermeer to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort meant to spread crowds, but Vijfhuizen fears more traffic
The province of Noord-Holland is launching a free 'Strandbus' pilot program between June 20 and August 30 to reduce coastal traffic from Haarlemmermeer and Haarlem to Bloemendaal and Zandvoort. While ...
Almost a kilometer of bunting: how the World Cup comes to life in the streets of IJmuiden
IJmuiden is preparing for the 2026 World Cup with nearly a kilometer of flags decorating its streets ahead of the tournament's start. The Dutch national team is scheduled to play its opening match aga...
Court sentences man to one year in prison for robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos
A 23-year-old man from Amsterdam was sentenced to one year in prison, with three months suspended, for the violent robbery of former racing driver Robert Doornbos. The incident occurred on March 18, 2...
Borneokade houseboat residents and municipality settle: swimming jetty to be shortened
Houseboat residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam have reached a settlement with the municipality to shorten a popular swimming pier to mitigate noise and overcrowding. Under the agreement, the city ...
Halsema wants permanent batons for enforcement officers in central Amsterdam after positive trial evaluation
Do I have to pay VAT on shipping costs from a webshop?
A consumer from Den Helder is questioning whether it is correct for webshops to charge VAT on shipping costs for online orders. Under Dutch tax regulations, shipping fees are generally subject to the ...
Holly Mae Brood stars in new Videoland series La Vida Barcelona
Actress Holly Mae Brood has been cast in the lead role of the new Videoland series titled "La Vida Barcelona." The streaming service announced on Thursday that filming for the production is currently ...
Milo (22) and Mels (23) lost a friend to suicide: 'It brought us closer together'
Milo Elfers and Mels Dings share how their friendship grew stronger after the tragic loss of a mutual friend to suicide. Their story is part of a series highlighting the significance of social bonds a...
We’re back and it’s great! Watch Oranje on these 9 screens in Amsterdam
The football World Cup begins on June 14 with the Dutch national team's opening match against Japan. This article highlights nine venues in Amsterdam where supporters can watch the games on large scre...
Fewer Dutch people infected with dengue, but Mai Lin won’t forget the hell: ‘I was brought in deathly pale’
The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the sev...
Special Olympics coming to Haarlem
Haarlem will host the Special Olympics National Games from June 12 to 14, featuring over 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities competing in 27 different sports. The event begins with a traditi...
Nightlife culture subsidy for young people
The city of Haarlem has announced a €15,000 subsidy fund for 2026 to support creative night culture events aimed at youth under the age of 18. Organizers can apply for up to €2,500 per event for p...